Why Tancredo runs

The headline to your article accurately tells us that Congressman Tom Tancredo “runs hard.” Indeed he does. But then the headline writer spins: “to what?”

Clearly the article tells us to what “end” Tancredo runs so wholeheartedly. Not so much to be president, but to awaken our political leaders and the American people of the grave dangers of not controlling our borders. As some patriots of the American Revolution ran “to spread the alarm, through every Middlesex village and farm,” of the danger of the English troops in Boston, Tancredo now “runs” to save Americans from being literally destroyed by illegal immigration. Like the article says, immigration is “ranked as the second-most important issue” facing our nation.

It’s too bad that he is the only candidate who seems to recognize the importance of the illegal immigration issue to voters who are left, right & center (although Obama recognizes the importance of offshoring jobs to those same voters by being one of the few in Congress to sponsor the Patriot Corporation of America Act and it rewards the companies that don’t screw their employess by offshoring their jobs).

Mary

It’s too bad that he is the only candidate who seems to recognize the importance of the illegal immigration issue to voters who are left, right & center (although Obama recognizes the importance of offshoring jobs to those same voters by being one of the few in Congress to sponsor the Patriot Corporation of America Act and it rewards the companies that don’t screw their employess by offshoring their jobs).

Frank25

Tom has been a very staunch representative for District 06 over the years, for all constitutents. Other Presidential Candidates voted for amnesty, or support for illegal immigration, and only way to force issue was to campaign. Considering felonies committed by convicted illegals, school loading, identity theft, and strain on all social programs, this problem must be rectified. If we are a nation of laws, then obey and enforce the laws. This means businesses and political parties. If not, we can and will have anarchy, with selective laws only. I have no problem with LEGAL immigration, but am absolutely opposed to ILLEGAL immigration.

Frank25

Tom has been a very staunch representative for District 06 over the years, for all constitutents. Other Presidential Candidates voted for amnesty, or support for illegal immigration, and only way to force issue was to campaign. Considering felonies committed by convicted illegals, school loading, identity theft, and strain on all social programs, this problem must be rectified. If we are a nation of laws, then obey and enforce the laws. This means businesses and political parties. If not, we can and will have anarchy, with selective laws only. I have no problem with LEGAL immigration, but am absolutely opposed to ILLEGAL immigration.

wrtr83

Tom is a true conservative with solid, make-sense positions on every issue. He would have more support if people could hear everything for which he stands and not focus solely on his opposition to illegal immigration, which is also so important an issue that if we do not resolve it NOW, we will not have a tomorrow in which to solve it. Go to Tancredo’s website and see what he believes in. You will find that you agree with him, also.

wrtr83

Tom is a true conservative with solid, make-sense positions on every issue. He would have more support if people could hear everything for which he stands and not focus solely on his opposition to illegal immigration, which is also so important an issue that if we do not resolve it NOW, we will not have a tomorrow in which to solve it. Go to Tancredo’s website and see what he believes in. You will find that you agree with him, also.

Cath

I have not heard any of the presidential candidates say they support illegal immigration, so Frank you should let us all know who supports illegal immigration. I think we all are opposed to illegal immigration, the real question is how do we fix the problem we find ourselves in. Opposing every proposal to fix the situtation is NOT addressing the problem.

Cath

I have not heard any of the presidential candidates say they support illegal immigration, so Frank you should let us all know who supports illegal immigration. I think we all are opposed to illegal immigration, the real question is how do we fix the problem we find ourselves in. Opposing every proposal to fix the situtation is NOT addressing the problem.

Brian Stuckey

Your letter is right on target, Mr. King.

Brian Stuckey

Your letter is right on target, Mr. King.

Frank25

Hint for Brian Stuckey – Check S.2205 for the 52 senators who wanted to pass this bill -Dream Act. Would have given these young people green cards, and of course their parents would have a legal leg to stand on to stay in U.S. until they could be sponsored by their child. Is that not a leg to amnesty? Same Amnesty that went down to flaming defeat this summer. Sen. Ted Kennedy was chief senate spokesman in 1986 with Amnest bill was approved and made 3 million illegals U.S. citizens. He was chief spokesman again this summer, with same speech and that failed this time. Solution you asked? NO ID, NO Drivers License, NO job, NO benefits except for citizens. The illegals will go home, the same way they came. And both Denver papers had articles this spring of regular scheduled bus runs to and from the border, but you needed to reserve early. My personal experience: House on north of me had between 5 and 13 young men (20-30) batching there. They moved in October and it was found they had bypassed water meter, electric meter, had not paid rent, house went back to lender and buyer of house (at heavy discount) found that furnace new about 12 years ago had been completely removed. If you own a rental, I hope you don’t have the same experience. Secure the border, ID those within our borders, offer jobs only to those who can produce a legal official identification and ensure they work under their own name, paying taxes on same. Does that help?

Frank25

Hint for Brian Stuckey – Check S.2205 for the 52 senators who wanted to pass this bill -Dream Act. Would have given these young people green cards, and of course their parents would have a legal leg to stand on to stay in U.S. until they could be sponsored by their child. Is that not a leg to amnesty? Same Amnesty that went down to flaming defeat this summer. Sen. Ted Kennedy was chief senate spokesman in 1986 with Amnest bill was approved and made 3 million illegals U.S. citizens. He was chief spokesman again this summer, with same speech and that failed this time. Solution you asked? NO ID, NO Drivers License, NO job, NO benefits except for citizens. The illegals will go home, the same way they came. And both Denver papers had articles this spring of regular scheduled bus runs to and from the border, but you needed to reserve early. My personal experience: House on north of me had between 5 and 13 young men (20-30) batching there. They moved in October and it was found they had bypassed water meter, electric meter, had not paid rent, house went back to lender and buyer of house (at heavy discount) found that furnace new about 12 years ago had been completely removed. If you own a rental, I hope you don’t have the same experience. Secure the border, ID those within our borders, offer jobs only to those who can produce a legal official identification and ensure they work under their own name, paying taxes on same. Does that help?

SumGuy

I though Tancredo was running in an attempt to embarass Colorado as a state. His candidacy has turned us into a laughingstock. Even Republicans from outside our increasingly hick-laden state think the guy is a joke.

Tom, do us all a favor, and try to avoid the national spotlight. It does not suit you.

SumGuy

I though Tancredo was running in an attempt to embarass Colorado as a state. His candidacy has turned us into a laughingstock. Even Republicans from outside our increasingly hick-laden state think the guy is a joke.

Tom, do us all a favor, and try to avoid the national spotlight. It does not suit you.

Nathan Kunz

That’s all fine and good, but the issue more imminently poised to destroy this great nation is our depleted treasury. What is Rep. Tancredo’s view on the war? Indeed, without the expense of the war, maybe we could find a workable means to stop illegal immigration.

Nathan Kunz

That’s all fine and good, but the issue more imminently poised to destroy this great nation is our depleted treasury. What is Rep. Tancredo’s view on the war? Indeed, without the expense of the war, maybe we could find a workable means to stop illegal immigration.

Frank25

I am confused by the past 2 posts. I cannot imagine anything that Tom could do that would embarass Colorado. We already have the history of KKK controlling the legislative offices a few years ago, and we have TABOR, Amendment 23, Gallagher, and now the tobacco tax to raise funds from the addicted, to supposedly educate the children. So the state has a checkered history, as all 50 states do. As for spending for the War, how many millions (billions) were spent for victims of WTC, Pentagon, Field in Pennsylvania with loss of lives? And do any of you have idea of what those funds are spent for? I thought it was to buy armored vehicles, armored body clothes, weapons, and all the aircraft, weapons and missiles needed now, but not provided before? And all of those needs are manufactured in the U.S., by U.S. citizens (unless illegals have stolen their identity and work in the plants), paying taxes and spending in the neighborhoods where they live. I know we buy our toys from China, but I don’t think they manufacture our military hardware. As for depleting the treasury, after the “fixed” expenses are paid, the remaining 30% (?) will be spent on “pork” in the individual states depending on seniority of the legislator. In WWII U.S. spent about 39% of GNP for military (DOD) to fight the war. Korea and Vietnam spent about 14% of GNP. With all of the supplemental and DOD budgeting, the U.S. is now spending about 4% of GNP. I do believe some of you need to do some research of your own. Don’t expect some young college graduate, writing from their own bias, within parameters of the editor or publisher, to write a balanced article. President Clinton was given credit for balancing the budget in his final 4 years (but that was after Republicans gained control of congress), but if you look at National Debt, that went up during his administration too. They balanced budget by bookkeeping trick of over estimating income and expense, then when both were less, they proclaimed proudly of balancing the budget. Try that with your checkbook and see if bank will accept it.

As for Tom Tancredo and his support of constitutents, I suggest you checkout his website in Thomas, then drive to the local office in Littleton or Castle Rock and talk to staff. Tom has advisory panel of ranchers, farmers, bankers, veterans, seniors, educators, and met with them regularly to bounce ideas back and forth. I am still on that panel, but campaigning put it on hold for now. He is a whole lot more than the political writers tell you, and if questioned, you will get a straight answer.

Frank25

I am confused by the past 2 posts. I cannot imagine anything that Tom could do that would embarass Colorado. We already have the history of KKK controlling the legislative offices a few years ago, and we have TABOR, Amendment 23, Gallagher, and now the tobacco tax to raise funds from the addicted, to supposedly educate the children. So the state has a checkered history, as all 50 states do. As for spending for the War, how many millions (billions) were spent for victims of WTC, Pentagon, Field in Pennsylvania with loss of lives? And do any of you have idea of what those funds are spent for? I thought it was to buy armored vehicles, armored body clothes, weapons, and all the aircraft, weapons and missiles needed now, but not provided before? And all of those needs are manufactured in the U.S., by U.S. citizens (unless illegals have stolen their identity and work in the plants), paying taxes and spending in the neighborhoods where they live. I know we buy our toys from China, but I don’t think they manufacture our military hardware. As for depleting the treasury, after the “fixed” expenses are paid, the remaining 30% (?) will be spent on “pork” in the individual states depending on seniority of the legislator. In WWII U.S. spent about 39% of GNP for military (DOD) to fight the war. Korea and Vietnam spent about 14% of GNP. With all of the supplemental and DOD budgeting, the U.S. is now spending about 4% of GNP. I do believe some of you need to do some research of your own. Don’t expect some young college graduate, writing from their own bias, within parameters of the editor or publisher, to write a balanced article. President Clinton was given credit for balancing the budget in his final 4 years (but that was after Republicans gained control of congress), but if you look at National Debt, that went up during his administration too. They balanced budget by bookkeeping trick of over estimating income and expense, then when both were less, they proclaimed proudly of balancing the budget. Try that with your checkbook and see if bank will accept it.

As for Tom Tancredo and his support of constitutents, I suggest you checkout his website in Thomas, then drive to the local office in Littleton or Castle Rock and talk to staff. Tom has advisory panel of ranchers, farmers, bankers, veterans, seniors, educators, and met with them regularly to bounce ideas back and forth. I am still on that panel, but campaigning put it on hold for now. He is a whole lot more than the political writers tell you, and if questioned, you will get a straight answer.

Vincent Carroll is The Denver Post's editorial page editor. He has been writing commentary on politics and public policy in Colorado since 1982 and was originally with the Rocky Mountain News, where he was also editor of the editorial pages until that newspaper gave up the ghost in 2009.

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